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Collect blister packs for recycling at your pharmacy
We make it easy for you be at the forefront of medicinal blister pack recycling
STEP 1
Become a collection point
Fill in the form above and expect a call from our Account Manager who will register your pharmacy!
STEP 2
Set up your receptacle
Once registered you will be sent out a starter pack, which will include instructions on how to set up your Pharmacycle receptacle. Our friendly helpdesk staff will be able to help with any questions you have.
STEP 3
Spread the word
Promote your Pharmacycle collection point and encourage customers to drop-off blister packs for recycling.
STEP 4
Book a collection and repeat!
When full, book online or call our helpdesk to arrange a collection of your Pharmacycle box. With every collection a replacement box will be provided to ensure continuity of service.
Medicinal blister pack waste. Bigger problem than you might think.
Simply fill in the form above and we will be in touch to register your pharmacy and get you started.
Yes, to cover the costs of the program, including administration, logistics, processing and reporting, we charge an initial upfront fee for registration and a fixed fee for every replacement box ordered.
When it comes to items that Australians wished they could recycle, blister packs are at the top of the list.
However, as blister packs are made of different materials, including plastic and aluminium, they can’t be recycled through kerbside recycling.
By being able to drop off used and empty medicinal blister backs for recycling in store, Pharmacycle provides participating pharmacies the opportunity to drive increased foot traffic and sales.
The pharmacy receptacle is 28cm (w) x 28cm (d) x 76cm (h), providing 60 litres of space for customers to return blister packs.
We estimate that a receptacle can hold between 2000-3000 blister packs.
We estimate that on average it will take around 3-4 weeks for a box to be filled, however this is dependent on several factors including program awareness and participation. The more the program is promoted and marketed the quicker the box will fill.
When full, book online or call our helpdesk to arrange a collection of your Pharmacycle box. With every collection a replacement box will be provided to ensure continuity of service.
Once collected, blister packs are transported to one of our processing facilities. Here, they are put through a series of mechanical recycling processes to separate the aluminium from the plastic. Finally, the separated aluminium and plastic materials are sent to end-users to be turned into a range of new products.
Yes, every collection point receives a regular performance report highlighting how much material has been collected and recycled.
